Course Director: 
Program Directors: Dr. Jessica Donington and Dr. Darren Bryan Planning Committee: Dr. Matthew Wheelwright, Dr. Micaela Collins, and Dr. Srineil Vuthaluru
Series date: 
01/01/2027 - 6:30am CST to 12/31/2027 - 7:15am CST

Accreditation Statement

The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement 

The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

American Board of Surgery (ABS)

Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement(s) of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.

American Board of Thoracic Surgery CC Credit
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirements of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery’s Maintenance of Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABTS credit.

Description 

This accredited activity provides a dynamic, case-based learning environment for fellows, residents, and medical students in the cardiothoracic specialty. Participants engage in weekly conferences, both in-person and online, where complex cases are discussed collaboratively, encouraging active dialogue and peer-to-peer learning. The activity is designed to advance diagnostic, clinical, and procedural skills through hands-on discussion, knowledge evaluation, and expert-led feedback. By fostering critical thinking and a shared understanding of current best practices, participants are expected to enhance their clinical decision-making and contribute to improved patient outcomes in cardiothoracic surgery.

Series location: 
UCMC
5841 S Maryland Ave. MC1137
Chicago, IL 60637
United States
ACGME/ABMS Core Competencies: 
Patient Care and Procedural Skills
Medical Knowledge
Practice-based Learning and Improvement
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Systems-based Practice

Sessions

There are no sessions in this series.